How often do you....

CiCi44 · August 2012

Brush LO's teeth?

Every once in awhile I will brush V's teeth with just water... But we haven't made it part of our daily routine.

Also... Have you used the toothpaste made specifically for LO's? I am curious about this....I can imagine V just eating it!!

mnewlee · August 2012

I try to do it every night before bed. In reality it's probably more like 3-4 times a week. Just water and a little toothbrush.

missbrightside10 · August 2012

I just got one of the orajel toothbrushes that you put on your finger. It came with toothpaste. I have only been doing it once a day. I need to start doing it after his last bottle.

MsCrispy · August 2012

Almost never.

When she gets a bath, I "brush" them with a washcloth. I have only brushed her teeth a few times because I brush mine and she gets really interested. When that happens, I finish, rinse off my brush, then brush her teeth with just water.

No baby toothbrush or toothpaste yet.

SamJustice · August 2012

Every other day while he takes a bath. It's much easier to handle. We only use water and his breath. Plus, I make sure to give him a little bit of plain water through out the day, well, more so he demands my water.

bluejetta · August 2012

I also have the orajel finger brush and tooth cleanser. I use at bedtime (course then she nurses but at least any solid food is maybe wiped away). N loves the finger brush and will happily chew on it if I let her.

GdAsAu · August 2012

I'm assuming we should only be doing this if LO has teeth? Should I brush her gums to help establish the routine? Emily still has no teeth! :-(

hypotheticalme · August 2012

I just got some of the MAM toothbrushes and we have made it part of the daily bath routine. He loves munching on the brush and I just try to wiggle it around in his mouth while he holds on.

teacher0708 · August 2012

I have one of those rubber banana toothbrushes for D. For the longest time he loved to chew on it so I left it in the car. Now I hope to start it at bedtime and get him to like it.

alli&dan · August 2012

When she's in the bath. I use a baby toothpaste, but can't remember which one.

GdAsAu · August 2012

teacher0708:
I have one of those rubber banana toothbrushes for D. For the longest time he loved to chew on it so I left it in the car. Now I hope to start it at bedtime and get him to like it.

Lol we have that too. I just let her chew on it though

becasmeca · August 2012

In bathies every night I wipe them down with a washcloth Embarrassed

Time to call the dentist!

vnstacie · August 2012

I just bought her an actual toothbrush and paste. The paste is fluoride free and swallow able.

I brush her two teeth every night in the bath.

CMheart1011 · August 2012

We haven't used a toothbrush yet...just the washcloth occasionally in the bath. I need to step it up!

GVSU-04 · August 2012

I asked my dentist about it and he said babies are naturally protected until 18 months from decay (provided they don't fall asleep with bottles). I have a little brush that goes on my finger, but I haven't used it yet. I want to though, just to start making a habit out of it.

MYfallBABY · August 2012

I was doing really good for a while and doing it every night. But, sadly, I've been slacking lately. I need to get back into that routine. Also I haven't used anything but water yet.